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Course Details

Certification

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

National units of competency

PUASAR032A - Undertake Vertical Rescue

PUASAR022A - Participate in a Rescue Operation

PUAEME001B - Provide Emergency Care

PUAFIR215 - Prevent Injury

Course Duration

4 days off-site at our facility or 4-5 days depending on complexity if held on-site.

Price

$1295.00 pp for public courses

For group or company bookings, please contact us for an obligation free quote.

Course Overview

Our nationally recognised vertical rescue course is designed for anyone who may be required to perform rope-based rescues to extract injured personnel from difficult to access terrain. This training course is taught by experienced emergency services instructors who will perform rescue scenarios that are relevant to your work site. This training course is very hands on with 75% of the time being ‘on ropes’ and performing rescue scenarios.

Various types of equipment can be covered depending on the complexity of the types of rescue methods applicable at the site. Training and course subjects will be completely tailored to the requirements of the work site. Following the training course, all competent trainees will be capable of responding to various on-site rope rescue emergencies.

Pinnacle Safety and Training has built a solid reputation as a provider of real-world rope rescue skills. The course is delivered over four days minimum. The skills taught will be tailored to your workplace requirements and contexts such as:

Mine sites

Refineries

Power stations

Cliffs and canyons

Confined spaces

Ships and vessels etc.

Course Outline

AS4488 and AS1891.4

Software theory: harness, ropes etc

Hardware theory

Knots and hitches

Anchor points and systems

Suspension intolerance

Abseiling skills

Rope ascension skills

Rescue team ethos and ideals

Lowering and raising systems

Stretcher escorting and patient handling

‘Pick off’ rescues

Safety Officer and Team Leader roles and responsibilities

Belay systems and climbing skills (Optional)

Decline traverses (Optional)

Tyrolean traverses (Optional)

Course Inclusions

All necessary equipment (although we encourage you to bring your own)

Training conducted by an experienced emergency services instructor with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards

Practical hands-on training

Recommendations and advice for specialised PPE and equipment for a particular workplace

Advice on risk control methods for the type of work to be undertaken.

Each Trainee Must Provide

We can supply all equipment necessary for you to undertake training including harnesses, ascenders, descenders etc.

Please contact us to discuss your equipment requirements.

We actively encourage you to bring along your own equipment.

This training is realistic and very physical. It is important that all personnel who attend this course have a head for heights. You will be ascending ropes and hanging in harnesses for extended periods in order to conduct rescues. If you do not possess the fitness/strength to climb towers and other structures under your own strength, you will be unable to demonstrate the competence required for this program.

Participants must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills

Have the ability to read and write English

Arrive in suitable attire, including long pants, closed-in shoes and suitable sun-protection clothing

Nathan is the GUN!!! Easily the best trainer we’ve had the privilege of having on our site! His subject knowledge & experience is incredible, and he is able to make the training even more challenging and specific to our potential response situations.